I understand your feelings. They're nothing to be ashamed of. I relate, in my own way. Apple Bloom totally forgotten for most of the season, and treated badly half of the time where she actually did get to show up. Neglecting the kindness and understanding that used to be in her relationship with Applejack was the worst to see, for me. I always loved to see her getting along with her family, and the way AJ treated her in Carts Before the Ponies without even any satisfying apology hurt. Season 5 had me optimistic and excited for her to be treated more seriously, so for her to get less than ever was disappointing. All this, along with the vague dread over what she meant when she said she'd keep dancing, wondering if that's a significant part of her life now, behind the scenes and how else she could change.
Because she and her friends were excluded (while snips&snails weren't) from the new EQG movie, along with the focus on romance, I've decided not to watch it. I realize that I have that choice, and don't feel bad about it. That comforting thought makes me realize that if things get so bad that I lose hope in the show's treatment of her, I don't have to watch it. I have the freedom and control to ignore it as I enjoy and appreciate her other roles that made me like her so much in the first place, and there'd be no shame in it. If watching the show puts stress on your relationship, it's important to keep in mind that you have no obligation to it (the show), and that we shouldn't be forced to adapt to everything they put out.
With so many different writers, there's bound to be differing, contradictory views of the characters making their way into the show. There's little sense or balance in it, in the first place, so having difficulty reacting rationally and trying to make sense of it while thinking deeply about the character is only natural.
Because she and her friends were excluded (while snips&snails weren't) from the new EQG movie, along with the focus on romance, I've decided not to watch it. I realize that I have that choice, and don't feel bad about it. That comforting thought makes me realize that if things get so bad that I lose hope in the show's treatment of her, I don't have to watch it. I have the freedom and control to ignore it as I enjoy and appreciate her other roles that made me like her so much in the first place, and there'd be no shame in it. If watching the show puts stress on your relationship, it's important to keep in mind that you have no obligation to it (the show), and that we shouldn't be forced to adapt to everything they put out.
With so many different writers, there's bound to be differing, contradictory views of the characters making their way into the show. There's little sense or balance in it, in the first place, so having difficulty reacting rationally and trying to make sense of it while thinking deeply about the character is only natural.
(10-27-2016, 01:34 PM)Rares Wrote: So, if it's okay for me to ask a followup, do you find the show to be important? Like, I'm just not sure if I should continue to hold the show in high regard if I'm starting to feel like this, but I just feel like if I don't, would that be doing something wrong?It's only been recently that I started thinking this way, but I think that not only is it okay to give the show less importance in your feelings when it's going bad, but should be recommended. The character in the show is just a character, to the staff. At a whim, they could contradict something you hold dear. As your waifu, though, she's more than that. She's not just some tool to move the plot forward. You have the freedom to hold onto your preferred view of her while putting separation between her and the character.